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Sustainable Travel
Exploring Sustainably with Electric Bikes: Are eBikes Sustainable?
Are eBikes sustainable? Find out how electric bikes are revolutionizing transportation and reducing carbon emissions.
Feb 19, 20246 min read
Travel Tips
Can’t Sleep Camping? 6 Tips to Help You Sleep Better in the Outdoors
Camping offers a serene escape into nature, but achieving a good night's sleep under the stars can sometimes be challenging. From rustling leaves to unexpected noises, nightfall in the great outdoors can disrupt our sleep patterns. Fortunately, with a few simple tips, you can optimize your camping experience and ensure a restful night's sleep. Here are six practical tips that I use myself when I am camping and backpacking that will help you sleep better while camping.
Feb 18, 20244 min read
Sustainable Travel
How to Spend 2 Weeks in Jordan: A Trip Planning Guide
Spending 2 weeks in Jordan gives you ample time to explore the amazing history, landmarks, culture, and natural beauty of this country.
Feb 4, 202416 min read
Utah
Exploring Utah’s Mighty 5
Utah is home to 5 National Parks, including two of the least visited parks in the nation. Here's how to visit all 5 in one roadtrip.
Sep 18, 20237 min read
National Parks
How to Visit Glacier National Park in Montana
Learn how to visit Glacier National Park in Montana—it's one of the best national parks with stunning scenery and mountains to explore.
Jun 29, 20238 min read
Mexico
10 of the Best Things to Do in Mexico City
Discover Mexico City's best things to do. Follow our guide to uncover the best hotels, eateries, and experiences these enclaves have to offer.
May 22, 202312 min read
California
Hiking the Catalina Trail: California’s Best Island Hike
Video guide to the Trans Catalina Trail on the beautiful Santa Catalina Island in the Channel Islands of California.
Apr 22, 20231 min read
Montana
10 Unexpected Things to Do in Billings Montana
Billings is known as Montana's trailhead, home to 29 local and state parks it is a great city to get out and explore with ample outdoor activities and lots of great dining.
Apr 15, 20237 min read
Conservation
My Week as a Whale Scientist in the Azores with Biosphere Expeditions
I dove into the heart of conservation tourism with Biosphere Expeditions, acting out my dream career as a whale scientist for a week!
Apr 8, 202311 min read
Hiking
Everything You Need to Know to Hike Cotopaxi Volcano in Ecuador
Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Get to the summit with my tips and recommendations in this guide!
Mar 12, 202312 min read
USA
Where to See the Northern Lights in North America
In Your guide to the Northern Lights in North America, we share several destinations in Canada and the US where you can see the Northern lights. This marvelous sky spectacle takes place on clear and cold nights and can often be seen in both fall, winter and spring.
Mar 6, 20234 min read
Canada
The Icefields Parkway: A Winter Guide for the Most Beautiful Drive in Banff National Park
Renowned for its scenic views, breathtaking beauty, and innumerable outdoor adventures, The Icefields Parkway is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent drives on the planet.
Feb 4, 20235 min read
Hotel Reviews
Staying at the Melia Serengeti Luxury Hotel in The Serengeti
The Melia Serengeti Lodge in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is a luxurious lodge deep within the national park
Jan 26, 20236 min read
Adventure
8 Winter Activities to Do in Banff National Park
How about skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and dog sledding in the Canadian Rockies? Get 8 ideas of winter activities to do in Banff!
Jan 21, 202310 min read
Sustainable Travel
3 Best Ways to Save the Planet When You Spend
Discover the most impactful ways to save the planet when you buy. From credit cards to travel opportunities, put your dollar where it counts.
Jan 13, 20236 min read
Solo Travel
A Love Letter to the Mountains
I started writing my love letter to the mountains as a child, but in college, I lost my connection to the wild. Losing my dad brought me back.
Dec 5, 20224 min read